LEAD SALES Associate- in NORTH Chicago, IL S12781

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in NORTH CHICAGO, IL S12781

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Work Where You Matter.

At Dollar General, our mission is serving others. We value each employee. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient store locations, distribution centers, store support centers, or with our private fleet team, we are proud to offer a wide range of opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values unique strengths and perspectives.

Your difference makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to serve? Join the Dollar General journey and see how your career can thrive.

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. We help shoppers save time, save money, and provide everyday low prices on products in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more at

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Summary:

The Lead Sales Associate helps maintain a clean, well‑organized store with a customer‑first focus. Duties include assisting customers, operating a cash register, stocking, cleaning, and performing other duties assigned by the Store Manager to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.

• Provide superior customer service leadership; greet and assist customers.
• Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total purchases, collect payment, make change, bag merchandise, and assist as needed.
• Follow company processes to receive, open, and unpack merchandise; stock, restock, rotate, and build displays.
• Clean the store; take out trash; dust and mop floors; clean restroom and stockroom; help set up sidewalk displays.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining planograms.
• Open and close the store under direction of the Store Manager.
• Perform additional duties typically performed by the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager in their absence.

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow planograms and merchandise presentation guides.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures, cashier accountability, and deposit control.
• Ability to drive own vehicle to bank to deposit money.

High school diploma or equivalent and six months of supervisory experience (or related experience/training) preferred.

• Frequent walking and standing.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling to run checkout station, stock merchandise, and unload trucks; may also require pushing and/or pulling rolltainers.
• Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment (scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, containers, dollies, U‑boats, rolltainers).
• Frequent and proper lifting up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting up to 55 pounds.
• Occasional climbing using step ladder up to six feet.
• Fast‑paced environment; moderate noise level.
• Occasional exposure to outside weather.
• Occasional or regular driving to make bank deposits, attend management meetings, and travel to other Dollar General stores.

Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

Dollar General offers a wide range of benefit programs designed to care for the physical, mental and financial well‑being of employees and families. Benefit programs include health insurance coverage options, supplemental programs, 401(k) savings plan, paid sick leave (required by law), vacation, paid maternity and parental leave, and many more. Eligibility and waiting period may apply. See  for details.

New Hire Starting Pay Range: $15.50 – $15.75.